Parapsychology

This new edition of Parapsychology continues to challenge and provoke readers with some of psychology's most puzzling phenomena. Whether believers or sceptics, the book provides readers with the opportunity to further their understanding of the paranormal, bridging the gap between traditional psychology and fringe areas.

Autorentext

David Groome was formerly Principal Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Westminster, UK, where he retains a research connection. In 2009 he received the BPS Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Psychology.

Ron Roberts was formerly Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Kingston University, UK, where he now holds an honorary position. He is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society.

Klappentext

This new edition of Parapsychology continues to challenge and provoke readers with some of psychology's most puzzling phenomena. Whether believers or sceptics, the book provides readers with the opportunity to further their understanding of the paranormal, bridging the gap between traditional psychology and fringe areas.

Inhalt

1. Introduction 2. Extra-sensory Perception 3. Mediumship and Survival 5. Alien Contact and Abduction Claims 6. Near-death Experiences 7. Dreams and Paranormal Cognition 8. Astrology 9. Religion, Belief, and Science 10. Psychic Fraud 11. Anthropology and the Unseen World 12. Conspiracy Theories 13. Science and Experience 14. Cognition and Belief